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roadside service -- not!
Written by: intrepidspirit on Feb 2, 2005 1:25:05 PM
I got an unpleasant surprise yesterday. My 2003 300M (9,500 miles) got a flat tire at work. I called Chrysler roadside assistance to change the tire (as I have done at least twice before with previous Chrysler/Dodge products). I was told that, beginning with the 2003 vehicles, roadside assistance was no longer available for flat tires! I would think that probably 50% of vehicle disablements would probably be due to ... Read More
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intermittent dash light flicker
Written by: intrepidspirit on Nov 10, 2004 2:55:51 PM
This appears to be one of the "light show" features of the 300M that many have experienced. It is impossible to intentionally duplicate, so it is a Chrysler service department's dream -- could not duplicate problem! Since it can't be duplicated, it has never (to my knowledge) ever been repaired in any 300M. Hence no TSB. Both my wife and I have experienced this in our past 300M's (2000 and 2001), ... Read More
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gas mileage...
Written by: intrepidspirit on Aug 2, 2004 11:36:14 AM
In my previous posts about gas mileage, my major complaint was that the gas mileage on the 300M got worse from the 2000 to 2003 model years, while the smog index reduced from 1.00 to .48, which, I believe, would reduce the gas mileage. If changes were made to the engine to reduce gas mileage, I feel that the EPA gas mileage rating should be changed accordingly. One other unfavourable variable ... Read More
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gas mileage
Written by: intrepidspirit on Jul 6, 2004 8:47:26 AM
My leased 2000 300M got great gas mileage. When I turned it in, I bought a 2003 M. My wife recently got a new (demonstrator) 300M to replace her 2001, which was totalled. We have both noticed that the gas mileage has not been as good as the prior models (2000 & 2001). However, we have only 7,000 miles on each of the 2003's, so it may get a little better. ... Read More
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laurasdada
Written by: intrepidspirit on Jun 30, 2004 1:14:23 PM
"Those "bubble" Chryslers were arguably the most handsome line of cars on the road (still are?)." I agree 100%! A few weeks ago, we were looking for a replacement car for my wife (she totalled hers). There were no deals on 300M's -- probably because the dealers couldn't get enough 300's to sell. I'll admit I considered buying a 300C (my wife would have taken over my 300M because she hates ... Read More
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laurasdada
Written by: intrepidspirit on Jun 30, 2004 11:02:53 AM
Congratulations! I assume that the Beauty you refer to is your 99 300M and not the "Black Beauty" parked at work! With 2 2003 300M's in the stable, I don't plan on any replacements anytime soon. Interestingly, someone on the 300C board said Chrysler made a good move in ending the production of the "bubble" cars. I agree it may have been time to move on if for no other reason ... Read More
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pjyoung...
Written by: intrepidspirit on Jan 22, 2004 8:58:12 AM
Sorry to hear about your tranny. Yours is a real exception -- I haven't heard of 300M mechanical transmission failures. I wish you luck with Chrysler on the extended warranty issue. I have found DC to be very bureaucatic on these issues. When I bought my 2003 M to replace the 2000 M I had on lease, there literally was a $500 rebate form in the mail to me. It was ... Read More
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test drove a Special and Crossfire
Written by: ruski on Oct 27, 2003 4:39:53 PM
I went to a Chrysler Route 2003 test drive event in South Florida, in the parking lot of the Marlins ball park. They had Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep areas. I spent most of the time at the Chrysler area. They had a pretty tight course laid out with cones, plus a little drag strip with a stop sign at the end - first you are supposed to floor the gas pedal ... Read More
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bluesky999 & illini4-
Written by: fastdriver on Jul 25, 2003 11:23:46 AM
bluesky999- Many of my previous cars have been RED starting with my first car at 16- a red 1963 Chrysler 300 convertible- NOTHING like Christine! Not a letter car, but 360HP with a, I think, 413CU engine. To me, sometimes a color can make or break the looks of a car. illini4- LOL......ONLY hundreds of negative comments about 300M/DC? Damn, I was aiming for THOUSANDS! There's still time. What you fail ... Read More
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a deal to good to be true.......
Written by: denisefromca1 on Jul 12, 2003 4:56:39 PM
Anyone else get a special by-appointment-only offer to buy back your 99 300M by your dealer? I did and they said it was because the demand for the 99 is so great that they want to make me an offer on any other car, truck or suv on the lot that they are sure I will not resist (eye roll). I'm curious to how much truth there is in this so ... Read More
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Fastdriver
Written by: daytona3 on Jun 1, 2003 10:57:31 PM
Thank you for the link. Those were the wheels I was thinking about. They look better now than when I last saw them, but I still don't think they make the 300M look like a premium car. The car pictured looks like a rental car in my eyes, not a top of the line Chrysler. Cost cutting again. I did see a beautiful 300M the other day. I don't know what ... Read More
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daytona-
Written by: fastdriver on Jun 3, 2003 6:56:06 PM
daytona- I agree with you. The CURRENT 300M's will still look good several years down the road. As for the Pacifica, I just read yesterday where Chrysler is now discounting them because they're not selling well. The article said that they didn't want to do this so early on, but they had no choice. I could have told them they wouldn't sell before they even built the first one! They pay ... Read More
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other things
Written by: 300michael on May 31, 2003 6:12:01 AM
I just got my 2003 EVIC unit and noticed the differance there. The controls for the Sun Roof changed and the buttons to control the computer functions changed I do not like the style of the 03 buttons at all the earlyer models looked much nicer to me. It is a shame that Chrysler handled the car (300M) the way they did. They should have continued to make it better. Ie ... Read More
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300M style
Written by: pster on May 28, 2003 1:49:25 PM
I parked my 300M in the lot with all the new Infinitis......I still think the styling of the 300M is ahead of the new cars...it just didn't look like it was a 4 year old design. Sigh....it is still the perfect car for me, if it would just stop breaking!! I read in the WSJ today that Chrysler was mounting a $100MM marketing blitz this summer to move cars, but there ... Read More
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Potential 2003 300M Buyer
Written by: mricciardi on Apr 14, 2003 5:12:28 AM
Help !!! I love everything about the 300M and can get one at dealer cost (and the $3000 discount on top of it). Like it in white with Taupe interior by the way. However, I can also get a new 2003 Honda Accord V6 at dealer cost ($22,900). The 300M would cost me about $2,500-$3,000 more with the extras I want. My dilemma is making a decision to buy the 300M ... Read More
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Bigmike & pster
Written by: beach15 on Feb 25, 2003 7:10:29 PM
Bigmike- Where do you live? For quite some time now, Chrysler has had 0.0% for 60 months or $3000 cash back on all 2003 300Ms, Concordes, and Intrepids. In addition, the 2004's also have a $1000 rebate. I'm fairly sure this is everywhere--but I don't know why you haven't heard of it. pster- I wouldn't bet on the Accord rear end getting much of any design change. Usually, all Honda's go ... Read More
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Thanks for the info......
Written by: austinman7 on Jan 13, 2003 5:29:36 PM
from beach15, topcut, and ottowrkr on my question about the 2004 300M. Sounds like I could buy the current design next fall as a 2004 model, or wait until sometime in 2004 for the redesign. topcut -- you said your info was from the website -- which site is that? I went to chrysler.com and all I found was 2003 info, no news on upcoming redesigns. Thanks.
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2003 Carlisle All Chrysler Nationals Meet
Written by: 99_300m_ric_va on Jan 6, 2003 5:32:59 PM
Please visit my request for a show of hands here on if you are interesting in attending the All Mopar meet July 12th and/or 13th in Carlisle, PA http://pub88.ezboard.com/f300menthusiastsclubfrm3.showMessage?topicID=59.topic
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More on decontenting...
Written by: russklass on Dec 13, 2002 5:31:14 PM
Chrysler is even decontenting the brochures! The 2003 300M brochure has no specification page...that's right, no measurements, capacities...nothing! How do they expect anyone to make a buying decision? I'm getting disgustet with the whole decontenting situationn It's precisely why I left Ford for Chrysler in 1998. Soon it will be adios Dieter & Co.
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2003 300M
Written by: svevar on Dec 8, 2002 5:16:42 PM
I recently picked up a 2003 300M brochure from the local five star and found that Chrysler has gone even further with its decontenting. Changes to the `03 M: 4-way power passenger seat (no longer 8-way) Rear headrests eliminated What do you all think of decontenting? I'd rather have them raise the price a few hundred bucks a year than start taking out features...
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splatt re: buyout on car
Written by: gary_berg on Oct 21, 2002 6:25:00 PM
Well, the buyout on my 2000 M is just about exactly what the black book is according to the bank I leased through - not a D/C lease, a bank lease. Bank said I'd have to pay the full residual, which was pegged at lease time at 51-52% as I recall. Residual for a 2003 M is pegged at 42% right now. But at least in the case the dealer ran, ... Read More
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2003's & sales
Written by: beach15 on Oct 17, 2002 4:54:03 PM
Just to offer a glimmer of hope to otto, look at this beautiful, freshly delivered silver 2003 Special: http://www.manassaschrysler.com/Chrysler/290073.html As far as local sales go, about every dealer in the state (it's kind of small) has 1 2002 M left, and a few new 2003's. The, um, "less than stellar" 5* who worked on our M weekly has had a fully optioned 2002 Deep Sapphire & Taupe/Slate Special for about 5 ... Read More
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Beach - ?????
Written by: kosh_2258 on Sep 29, 2002 9:57:09 AM
This is from Chrysler website: Configurator description of the top line sound system for a standard 300M: "Sound system with AM/FM Radio/CD Changer, Amplifier and 9 Infinity speakers. $440" 2003 Chrysler 300M SPECIAL Standard Features. Sound Systems > 360-Watt Amplifier > Integrated Rear Window Antenna > Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls > Six-Disc In-Dash CD Changer > Sound System with AM/FM Radio/Cassette Player and Graphic Equalizer > Nine Infinity(R) Speakers in Nine ... Read More
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New 2003's
Written by: beach15 on Aug 29, 2002 7:07:22 PM
Here's a new "base" 2003 300M with a sunroof: http://www.manassaschrysler.com/Chrysler/290023.html 2003 Concorde Limited: http://www.manassaschrysler.com/Chrysler/280013.html 2003 Concorde LX: http://www.manassaschrysler.com/Chrysler/280023.html
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V8 Hemi Info From New Issue Of Autoweek
Written by: adplusone on Aug 14, 2002 3:39:35 PM
Chrysler on its way to putting V8 Hemi in next-generation 300M Outward appearances are deceiving: Word has it this rear-wheel-drive 300M replacement packs a Hemi V8. (Photos by John Johnson) Hemi. For such a short word, it carries tremendous weight for Chrysler and for those who associate it with Chrysler motorsports prowess and serious street-car muscle. As far as we can tell, the U.S. arm of DaimlerChrysler is well on its ... Read More
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fastdriver
Written by: beach15 on Jul 27, 2002 5:47:02 AM
I know! It's just so bizarre, but in 4 months, there's still nothing wrong with the "big ugly, plastic lego box." It's so weird to me, as with our 2 past Chryslers, by the 2 month mark they started making odd noises, usually rattling. Oh, and to not have one of our many "friends" at the "5-star" calling a few times a week...what a life! On June 22, we were headed ... Read More
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Murrayp1
Written by: bigmike5 on Jul 12, 2002 10:01:47 AM
I have had my Platinum 1999 300M since July 27, 1998. It now has almost 46K miles on it.Problems so far have been: 1) a loose radiator hose that had to have a clamp added to tighten it to stop some small leaking that I noticed; 2) a bad door lock activator (1); 3) a window motor (1); 4) Badyear tires (long gone now)5) light switch not going to parking lights ... Read More
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Toms99...
Written by: intrepidspirit on May 31, 2002 4:04:04 PM
You're right...not much in the way of changes, but my wife does love the radio controls on the steering wheel in her 2001! The 300M is a great car from conception and if Chrysler wants to make minimal improvements moving forward, that's ok with me. But why regress with backward changes like no chrome exhaust tips? It concerns me that other unseen cost savings will be built into the 2003, since ... Read More
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leasing
Written by: russklass on Oct 31, 2001 7:31:49 PM
Leased a loaded '01 in January, every option but chrome wheels & smokers package. Went with a 25 month, 60,000 mile Chrysler lease. NO down payment (why put a downpayment on a lease?) and the lease payment is $729/month. Only mods are wood dash kit and painted-on pinstripes. I drive it for business, and get most of the cost back on expenses. I have a Chrysler $0.00 deductible extended warranty, and ... Read More
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? 2001 M's Best Year
Written by: jona57 on Oct 4, 2001 6:34:52 PM
I'm really disappointed at DC's changes to the M for 02. I can understand a big rebate or even a price change considering the economy, but lowering the base equipment level on their "flagship" car is a BAD move. It hurts the Chrysler image. Not only that, according to my 5* the only interior color choice is now grey - light and dark but still just grey. (The wife & I ... Read More
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SHAME DC
Written by: wencao on Sep 29, 2001 10:09:54 AM
DC LH cars' sale year to date has fell 30% to 50% precent!!!. CHrysler had winning design and good products, but they just seat there and watching them die!!! only 27000 300Ms up to now, at this speed, I doubt by 2003 can they sell 10000 300Ms? What the 300M special is about, drop ZF trany , it is not about cost, it is about image!!!
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2002 Chrysler 300m is about $1,000 less than 2001
Written by: aj_tomasi on Aug 28, 2001 8:12:03 AM
Wow, those price cuts sure do rock. Starting MSRP for a 2002 300m is $28,995 with Destination while a 2001 $30,295. Gorsh, an Acura TL is $33,710! Hmmm it seems to me that everyone who is complaining about the 300m should either fork out the extra $5 grand for the imports or use that $5 grand for performance mods to make the 300m faster than any $34,000 Acura. Or better yet ... Read More
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no title
Written by: ruski on Jul 16, 2001 12:17:23 PM
fastdriver - that car looked quite cool all - got my first ding, after more than 2.5 years without a single one. I had to park in a pretty tight spot at a local McDonald's. Then a few minutes later this bimbo came out and walked over to her RAV-4 that was parked next to my M. I thought "maybe she will be careful". She wasn't. I saw her door bounce ... Read More
